Universität Wien

300222 VO Scientific methods and applications in human evolution (2025S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle
Th 08.05. 09:45-11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

13.03.25 A/Prof. Katerina Douka Introduction to archaeological science: methods and future
20.03.25 Prof. Tom Higham Chronometric methods in human evolution
27.03.25 A/Prof. Mareike Stahlschmidt Microarchaeological approaches to human evolution
03.04.25 Dr Susanna Sawyer Introduction to ancient DNA and methods
10.04.25 Dr Pere Gelabert Palaeogenomic studies linked to human evolution
EASTER BREAK
08.05.25 Dr Meriam Guellil Ancient pathogen genomics & microbiomes
15.05.25 A/Prof. Katerina Douka Palaeoproteomics in human evolution
22.05.25 Dr Laura van der Sluis Stable isotopes as indicators of past environment and diet
05.06.25 Dr Manasij Pal Chowdhury Ancient human diet through ancient biomolecules
12.06.25 Ass./Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm Genetic introgression and consequences in humans and primates

  • Thursday 13.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 20.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 27.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 03.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 10.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 15.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 22.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 05.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 12.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

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Aims, contents and method of the course

We currently live in a golden age for biomolecular-based discoveries in human evolution. From the development of ancient genomics to palaeoproteomics, to the recovery of ancient microbiomes and pathogens, coupled with exciting advances in chronometric studies, the last two decades have seen the discovery of several new human species for the last 1 million years.
In this lecture series we will review some of the most important scientific (biomolecular) methods used in the field of Human Evolution, and discuss significant new discoveries made using these tools.
The series is structured as weekly lectures with selected experts from the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology presenting on the basics of their methods but also on the latest developments on each field.

Assessment and permitted materials

Examination in the format of 20 multiple choices questions, and 1 longer answer in the form of an essay (minimum 3 paragraphs)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement to pass: 55%

Examination topics

Based on lecture slides (Moodle) and bibliographic references given by individual lecturers

Reading list

References provided by individual lecturers n Moodle

Association in the course directory

BAN 3, BBO 8, BMB 10, BMG 10, BOE 11, BPB 11, BZO 11

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